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There's a lot of stuff people have submitted to the site over the past 8 years that hasn't been reviewed yet. ChuckyG and Red Ant are currently trying to review as much of it as possible. If you'd like to help, check out the request for editors message I posted on inthe00s. I plan on adding more sections to the site and improving what's here once the existing material has been reviewed.

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Oasis, "What's The Story Morning Glory?" (1996)
An incredible mega-hit album of the 90s that started a UK musical revolution and set fire to charts all around the world. The lyrics were amazing, the music so well written, Liam Gallagher's voice was the right mix of John Lyndon and John Lennon, and all of the songs were catchy. It was one of very few albums that could be considered 5 Star albums. Track Reviews: 1.Hello- 7.5 An admitted Gary Glitter rip-off, but an incredibly catchy chorus and that riff in the song made it a formidable opening track. 2. Roll With It- 9.0- One of the Gallagher brother's best. Hypnotizing drum beat, excellent lyrics, crunchy and at the same time slick guitar playing. The chorus' echo effect is magnificent. 3. Wonderwall 9.5- Mention this title to anybody in the world who was born before 1995 and they immediately remember how this song dominated the summer of 1996. A pure musical victory. 4. Don't Look Back in Anger 10.0- Sweeping ballad, emotional lyrics, witness the musical genius of Noel Gallagher. Love the strings on the song and the mournful, reflective guitar. 5. Hey Now! 9.0- More excellent guitar playing with the roller coaster rhythm, very good early Beatles/Stone Roses guitar solo, most excellent singing. 6. Swamp Song #1(interlude) 7. Some Might Say 9.4- Great song, strong T-Rex influence, opening guitar part is so good. 8. Cast No Shadow 10.0- Strings are excellent, some of the deepest lyrics on the album, vocal harmonies and Liam's singing are amazing, everybody manning the instruments seemed to be at the top of their game for this song. 9. She's Electric 8.9- Happy little Beatles- sound alike tune, always puts me in a good mood. 10. Morning Glory 10.0- One of Oasis' best songs, best guitar playing on the album, insane riff, absolutely amazing, adrenaline replenishing song. 11. Swamp Song #2(interlude- cant give it a rating but good bluesy bridge between songs 12. Champagne Supernova 10.0- Epic way to end an album. Pretty psychedelic, amazing use of a harmonica/tambourine, very 60s-ish, a sweeping song worthy of providing a proper ending to a 5 star album. Intensely beautiful chorus. 12- Masterplan- 10.0 (b-side to Wonderwall)- You'll be singing the chorus in the shower. Great song, great song. Noel's best lyrics, shouldn't have been relinquished to the b-side pile. WTSMG Overall Score: Lyrics- 9.5 Musicianship- 10.0 Singing- 10.0 Composition- 10.0 Catchiness- 10.0 Legend Factor-10.0 A 5 star album for the ages.
Submitted by William Reiner. Added to the site on November 03, 2009
Top Ten Albums List by Tray
  • 10. jay-z, "the life and times of Sean Carter volume2"
  • 9. 2pac, "me against the world"
  • 8. Biggy smalls , "life after death"
  • 7. jay-z, "reasonable doubt"
  • 6. dmx, "flesh of my flesh blood of my blood"
  • 5. nas, "illmatic"
  • 4. Jay-z, "volume1"
  • 3. 2pac, "makillvelli"
  • 2. biggy smalls, "Ready to Die"
  • 1. 2pac, " All Eyes on me"
Added to the site on August 02, 2009
Top Ten Albums List by Steve
  • 10. Nirvana, "Unplugged In New York"
    I know that this isn't actually a studio album, but it is absolutely essential for rock fans. This album just shows what a great band Nirvana really was and how good of a singer Kurt Cobain really was. Almost half of the album is made up of cover songs, the most notable are three songs by the Meat Puppets which Cobain turned into absolute classics. Top cuts: The Man Who Sold The World, Lake of Fire, Oh Me, All Apologies, Where Did You Sleep Last Night.
  • 9. R.E.M., "Automatic For The People"
    What a perfect sounding album this was. The best by R.E.M. Every song borders on being a classic. Top cuts: Everybody Hurts, Man On The Moon, Nightswimming.
  • 8. Metalica, "Metallica"
    These guys were left-overs from the 80's metal days, but I'm glad they were. I hated bands like Bon Jovi and Poison, and glad that they faded away once Nirvana burst onto the scene. But Metallica survived because they were original and doing their own thing. Make sure you don't pass this album up it's worth buying. Top cuts: Enter Sandman, Unforgiven, Nothing Else Matters.
  • 7. Pearl Jam, "Ten "
    This band was often put into the same group as Nirvana, but the two bands couldn't be more different. Pearl Jam is a great band but they were never able to top what they did on this album. Eddie Vedder has one of the greatest voices ever as well. Top cuts: Jeremy, Alive, Black.
  • 6. Smashing Pumpkins, "Mellon Collie and The Infinate Sadness"
    Simply put some of the most beautiful stuff I've ever heard. Top cuts: Tonight, Tonight, 1979, Thirty Three.
  • 5. Green Day, "Dookie"
    This is pop punk at the beginning, it all really started with an angry punk band from California and this album made them stars. They were very influenced by the Clash and Sex Pistols as is evident on the album. Top cuts: Longview, Basket Case, Coming Clean.
  • 4. Alice In Chains, "Dirt"
    Alice In Chains had a huge influence on a lot of modern rock bands including Creed and Godsmack, but neither one them could match the intensity of AIC. They are without a doubt one of the greatest bands in the history of rock n' roll. Rooster is one of the darkest songs I've ever heard. Top cuts: Rooster, Down In A Hole, Would?
  • 3. Soundgarden, "Superunknown"
    Incredible vocals on this album by Chris Cornell. Some crazy guitar riffs and very well written songs. This album is more mature than Soundgarden's previous efforts. Top cuts: Black Hole Sun, Spoonman, The Day I Tried To Live.
  • 2. Nirvana, "In Utero "
    One the most perfect albums ever, the songs like Rape Me, Heart-Shaped Box and All Apologies can stand up against anything. There was something about Kurt Cobain that can't really be explained, the way his voice sounded, almost like the voice that's buried deep down inside of all of us. A pain that we both could relate to and yet never understand at the same time. Top cuts: Heart-Shaped Box, Rape Me, All Apologies.
  • 1. Nirvana, "Nevermind"
    This album changed everything as everyone has already heard a million times but it couldn't be more true. Every band that has come after Nirvana has been influenced by them in some way. It seems like now that every singer out there is a generic Kurt Cobain. This is an album that no one should ever forget, it's more important than any album put out by the Beatles or Led Zeppelin. Rock n' Roll may have very well died when Kurt Cobain did. Top cuts: Smells Like Teen Spirit, Lithium, Polly.
Added to the site on August 02, 2009
Top Ten Albums List by Joe
  • 10. Motley Crue, "Motley Crue"
    This album featured John Corabi, after Vince was kicked out. Side two is the best part. Too bad they didn't keep him.
  • 9. Faith No More, "Angel Dust"
    The best of their albums.
  • 8. Santana, "Supernatural"
    Sure, it got overplayed. But the man has an almost cosmic touch on the strings.
  • 7. Sevendust, "Sevendust"
    Perfect background noise for when you're angry.
  • 6. Public Enemy, "Apocalypse 91"
    They say what they say and do it very well.
  • 5. Stone Temple Pilots, "Core"
    If you only have one of their albums, this should be it.
  • 4. Ian Moore, "Ian Moore"
    Saw them open for ZZ Top in 1994. Great blues.
  • 3. Metallica, "Metallica"
    Their last good album, and the most listenable.
  • 2. ZZ Top, "Rhythmeen"
    Not well known, but this album makes you appreciate the genius of Billy Gibbons' guitar work.
  • 1. Beastie Boys, "Hello Nasty"
    Keeps you hooked through their various musical ponderings. They get better all the time.
I have too many to list. But these albums still get the top spots in my CD rack.
Added to the site on April 17, 2009
Top Ten Albums List by Ty
  • 10. Korn, "Follow The Leader"
    Now I'm sure most of you are saying yeah that's the album everyone likes.Well for me this album really got me into rock music in '98.
  • 9. LimpBizkit, "Significant Other"
    THEY DID IT ALL FOR THE NOOKIE!
  • 8. Greenday, "Dookie"
    My favorite punk rock band of all time.Much love to those guys!
  • 7. Beastie Boys, "ILL Communication"
    One word,three sylables....SABATOGE!
  • 6. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, "The Collection Volume One"
    This album was probably the first rap album that I liked that had hard lyrics,but still on some songs could get emotional.And was dedicated to Eazy-E!
  • 5. Vanilla Ice, "To The Extreme"
    Reguardless of what anybody says,this album deserves to be where it is on my list,because the 17,000,000 album saled pretty much say it all.
  • 4. Ten, "Pearljam"
    The first grundge rock album I ever liked.
  • 3. Snoopdoggy Dog, "Doggystyle"
    Doggystyle introduced gangster rap to me in '94.
  • 2. Insane Clown Posse, "The Great Milenko"
    This album brought me to my juggalo status,and is number two on my list because it was the most controversial album in the 90's to me.And gave ICP the largest rap following in rap history.YEAH!!
  • 1. House of Pain, "Jump Around"
    This album introduced hard lyrics by a white rap group to me.
Added to the site on December 12, 2008
Top Ten Albums List by Alex Temple
  • 10. Mr. Bungle, "California (1999)"
    Vicious attacks on every pop genre since 1965. Completely unhinged, yet curiously listenable.
  • 9. Radiohead, "OK Computer (1997)"
    Well, yeah, it's a classic and all that. The craft involved in this recording is incredible.
  • 8. The Olivia Tremor Control, "Black Foliage (1999)"
    The most psychedelic album I've ever heard.
  • 7. Bob Drake, "What Day Is It? (1993)"
    Hail meets Yes meets early Thinking Plague meets Leo Kottke on crystal meth ... or something... twisted.
  • 6. U Totem, "U Totem (1990)"
    Avant-garde polystylism at its most accessible.
  • 5. The Dismemberment Plan, "Emergency & I (1999)"
    The definition of "quirky."
  • 4. 5uu's, "Hunger's Teeth (1994)"
    Henry Cow + Gentle Giant = 5uu's?
  • 3. Home, "Elf :: Gulf Bore Waltz (1996)"
    A paradigmatic example of experimental lo-fi indie-rock.
  • 2. Neutral Milk Hotel, "On Avery Island (1996)"
    The most depressing album I've ever heard.
  • 1. The Science Group, "...A Mere Coincidence... (1999)"
    Modernist composer Steven Tickmayer writes for an RIO all-star group featuring members of Thinking Plague, 5uu's, Henry Cow, the Danubians, etc. How could it possibly not be amazing?
Who'd have thought 1999 was such a good year for rock?
Added to the site on December 12, 2008
Top Ten Albums List by thelzdking
  • 10. Christina Aguilera, "Christina Aguilera"
    Yes, I know, but I like it. And she can actually sing.
  • 9. Smashing Pumpkins, "Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness"
    Absolutely amazing. The perfect middle point between grunge and straight up rock.
  • 8. ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, "Madonna"
    One of the best new bands in ages. Unlike Limp Biscuit and chums these guys actually sound like they really are angry.
  • 7. My Bloody Valentine, "Loveless"
    Nearly bankrupting their label, this album was literally infinite. Hypnotic, mesmerising. Imagine every single type of music you've ever heard, it doesn't sound like that. Simultaniously the softest and heaviest album ever.
  • 6. Guns N' Roses, "Use Your Illusion I/II"
    Massive, huge. Everything about this band is big, from releasing two albums at once to making massively expensive videos. I just can't imagine them without imagining them in front of thousands of people.
  • 5. Dr. Dre, "The Chronic"
    Numbed-up gangsta from the Dr. himself. Nothing chills you out like this. How can you not just kick back while 'Nutin' But A G Thang' is playing?
  • 4. Blur, "Modern Life Is Rubbish"
    The start of a sub culture. Biting, vitriolic pop at it's best. Told grunge where to go.
  • 3. Primal Scream, "Screamadelica"
    Amazing, completely inspired. Best album of it's type. This album defined a time. Hard to imagine that they're the same band who made Xtrmntr.
  • 2. Manic Street Preachers, "Generation Terrorists"
    Sreaming, scissor kicking, glammed up punk. The Manics at their very best.
  • 1. Verve, "A Storm In Heaven"
    The greatest album of the '90s, probably the greatest album ever. Completely and utterly flawless.
Added to the site on November 02, 2008
Top Ten Albums List by chad
  • 10. Billy Joel, "River of Dreams"
    it's not The Stranger or The Nylon Curtain but it makes the cut
  • 9. Madonna, "Ray of Light"
    what a comeback- she gave electronic music substance
  • 8. Hootie and the Blowfish, "Cracked Rear View"
    it made you not feel sorry about the waning of grunge
  • 7. Dave Matthews Band, "Under the Table and Dreaming"
    just great
  • 6. Blues Traveler, "Four "
    featured "Hook", "Run Around" and others
  • 5. Nirvana, "Nevermind"
    enough said
  • 4. Counting Crows, "August and Everything After`"
    another album out of nowhere; "Mr. Jones" is one of my favorite songs
  • 3. Alanis Morissette, "Jagged Little Pill"
    a huge smash- the edgy "You Oughtta Know" is complemented by the deeper "Ironic" and "You Learn"
  • 2. Green Day, "Dookie"
    awesome, semi-coherent lyrics; great sound
  • 1. Gin Blossoms, "New Miserable Experience"
    not one bad song; includes "Found out about You", "Hey Jealousy"
Added to the site on September 09, 2008
Top Ten Albums List by Stewart P
  • 10. Skunk Anansie, "Post Orgasmic Chill"
    Near perfect, from the almost heavy metal, to the ballads...so why did they split up?
  • 9. Puressence, "Only Forever"
    Beautiful atmospheric music, not dissimilar to Radiohead... only better. Shame it seems I'm the only person who's heard of them
  • 8. Madonna, "The Immaculate Collection"
    It's surely time for a second greatest hits package from Madonna? Worth buying for Into The Groove alone
  • 7. Elastica, "Elastica"
    Fantastic....it's a shame it looks loke they'll never produce anything as good again
  • 6. No Doubt, "Tragic Kingdom"
    Perfect ska-punk-pop stuff.
  • 5. Alanis Morissette, "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie"
    A bit heavy going at first, but well worth listening to. Even better than Jagged Little Pill
  • 4. Jeff Buckley, "Grace"
    Absolutley stunning, particulary his version of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah. RIP
  • 3. Bjork, "Homogenic"
    Truly innovative music by one of the best songwriters ever
  • 2. Kate Bush, "The Red Shoes"
    OK, so where's the follow up?
  • 1. The Cranberries, "No Need To Argue"
    It's a shame The Cranberries subsequent albums haven't been as good as this masterpiece, the best album ever.
Where the hell is Kate Bush? One album throughout the whole 90's is not good enough
Added to the site on August 02, 2008
Top Ten Albums List by Felicia
  • 10. Dave Matthews Band, "Crash"
    Very good album, then again DMB are pretty consistent in their quality of music
  • 9. Smashing Pumpkins, "MCIS"
    Didn't feel like typing it out but im sure ya know it already, 2 great discs of music, too bad they broke up
  • 8. U2, "All That You Can't Leave Behind"
    Any band that can last as long as U2 and STILL put out good music definitely deserves recognition.
  • 7. Foo Fighters, "The Color and the Shape"
    Great album by the foo Fighters, no way you can be dissapointed with this album.
  • 6. Our Lady Peace, "Happiness...Is Not A Fish That You Can Catch"
    Love every song, great band nothing else to say
  • 5. Everclear, "So Much For The Afterglow"
    THought i would break the britpop trend on the list. Excellent album full of many 'hits' and many other excellent songs, one of those albums you can listen to over and over again.
  • 4. Radiohead, "OK Computer"
    Thom Yorke is a genius period. Breakthrough album, every song a good one.
  • 3. Travis, "Good Feeling"
    Awesome, rockin debut album, more known for their single "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?" from the man who, but teir debut was a lot more rocking than their last two albums, Great band.
  • 2. Stereophonics, "Just Enough Education To Perform"
    Excellent album by an excellent band, could've put Performance and Cocktails here or Word Gets Around, but J.E.E.P. is probably the best out of the three, really great band unfortanutely not often played here in the U.S.
  • 1. Oasis, "Definitely Maybe"
    Greatest band ever, most popularly known for WTSMG? but DM is number 1, excellent debut album, record breaker in the UK.
It's 1:47 in the morning so the 2-10 arent in any particular order, some other albums i would like to mention are Green Day, Dookie Sheryl Crow, Tuesday Night Music club David Gray, White Ladder Semisonic, Feeling Strangely Fine (thought of as one hit wonders, but the whole album is excellent!)
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